China and the United States share a joint responsibility for global AI governance. That was the message delivered by CCTV‑affiliated media as it summed up the official outcomes of the recent Washington summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
Beijing’s stance is highly pragmatic: the two largest economies must work together to keep new technologies under human control. The statement stressed that algorithm governance requires strict mitigation of risks. The major powers’ primary task is to curb AI misuse and prevent a scenario in which humans lose control over intelligent systems.
Besides the potential threat from neural networks, Chinese state media also reminded readers of classical economic priorities. The government mouthpiece urged officials at all levels to swiftly implement the trade consensus reached by Trump and Xi. Top priorities include launching an investment‑consultation mechanism, mutually cutting punitive tariffs by $30 billion, and extending trade agreements previously reached in Kuala Lumpur.
